Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFLFN-30 Lohomus Vs. Jones
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Joe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dormier in his tracks.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joe, as that shot connected.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Dormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Joe throws a series of strikes that have Dormier backpedaling.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Joe thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Joe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dormier backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Joe.
Joe with a jab.
Good exchange - Joe coming out on top.
Dormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Left hook, right uppercut from Joe.
Joe lands a slapping body shot.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joe to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Dormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe cracks Dormier with an open hand slap.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Joe sizes up Dormier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe scores with a jab.
Joe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joe.#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Dormier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dormier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe cracks Dormier with a good jab.
Joe sizes up Dormier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Donk. Joe catches Dormier right on the button with a cross.
Joe cracks Dormier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe jabs Dormier right on the nose. Dormier blinks but takes it well.
Joe misses with a double jab. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Joe there.
Joe cracks Dormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Dormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Joe lands with a cross.
Joe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joe lands an overhand right.
Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Joe tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe cracks Dormier with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Joe drops Dormier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dormier looks back up at him and smiles so Joe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dormier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dormier's head.#T3#
BOOM! Joe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dormier. Dormier tries to recover but Joe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dormier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dormier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Young has knocked Dormier down with a huge combo! Young steps away and waves a wobbly Dormier back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
Young cracks Dormier with a left hook right on the temple and Dormier goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Young lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dormier is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jedidiah Young!

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
Rizzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rizzo thumps Dormier with a low kick.
Rizzo connects with a looping right hand.
Rizzo connects with a jab.
Dormier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Rizzo .
Rizzo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dormier's head.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo , as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzo ! #T1#
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Dormier's side.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rizzo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rizzo thuds his right hand into Dormier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rizzo thumps Dormier with a low kick.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo . #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo .
Rizzo keeps Dormier at a distance using the push kick.
Dormier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rizzo . That one must have hurt.
Rizzo scores with a nice head shot.
Dormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dormier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo .
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dormier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dormier on the side of the head.
Rizzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo .
Dormier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rizzo .
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Rizzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dormier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo . Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Dormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Dormier tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Rizzo .
Dormier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rizzo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo scores with a kick to the body.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Dormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dormier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rizzo . Dormier shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rizzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dormier walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Dormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rizzo delivers a nice body kick.
Rizzo thumps Dormier with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rizzo . Dormier shrugs it off though.
Rizzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dormier on the side of the head.
Dormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo .
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo .
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dormier can do to turn this around?
Rizzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dormier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rizzo .#T3#
Rizzo lands a jab to Dormier's midsection.
Dormier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Rizzo thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Dormier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rizzo - that will leave a mark!
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo .
Dormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo throws a front kick that sends Dormier stumbling back into the cage.
Dormier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dormier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dormier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dormier moves forwards but Rizzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo .
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Dormier's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dormier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank Rizzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzo tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo throws a head kick that Dormier semi-blocks.
Rizzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rizzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo scores with a kick to the body.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Dormier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo catches Dormier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo thumps Dormier with a low kick.
Rizzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Dormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Dormier tries to avoid it.
Dormier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzo is looking to slow Dormier down with leg kicks. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzo !
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dormier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rizzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dormier circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dormier! But no joy.
Rizzo cracks the inside of Dormier's front leg.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rizzo misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo , right into the meat.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo .
Rizzo connects with a single shot there.
Rizzo tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dormier's sensitive parts.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dormier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Dormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo jabs Dormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rizzo .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Rizzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dormier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzo .
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Rizzo .
Rizzo scores with a jab to the head.
Caniel Dormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dormier. Dormier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo !
Frank Rizzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFLFN-22 Morris Vs. Graves
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier counters with a leg kick.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Hart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dormier counters with a series of strikes. Hart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hart misses with the body kick
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a left and a right that stings Hart.
Dormier takes one on the button.
Hart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dormier counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a three punch combo that has Hart backing up. Hart nods at Dormier to acknowledge the strikes.
Dormier looks winded!
Hart scores with a body shot. #T1#
Hart misses with a double jab
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Hart misses
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dormier unleashes a big counter combination but Hart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Dormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dormier wants to counter the offense by Hart and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Hart misses
and Dormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dormier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dormier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Hart is rocked!
Dormier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dormier counters with a nice body shot.
Dormier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dormier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dormier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hart.
Dormier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Dormier avoids the body shot from Hart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart throws a right hand that misses
and Dormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart scores with a body shot.
Henry Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart misses the body punch
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart misses the body punch
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hart throws a leg kick
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart throws a nice looking combination but Dormier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hart might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dormier ducks right into an uppercut from Hart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart clobbers Dormier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hart throws a sloppy body shot
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart throws a sloppy head kick
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Dormier counters with a nice body shot.
Henry Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hart duly obliges.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a good, hard body kick but Hart shrugs it off.
Hart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dormier backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Hart misses the body punch
and Dormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Dormier counters with a right hand to the body.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Dormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Hart
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a combination that misses
letting Dormier counter with a right hand.
Hart is looking to wear down Dormier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Dormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hart swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hart throws an off balance right hand
and Dormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hart misses with a hook
and Dormier counters with a right hand to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Hart throws a leg kick
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dormier on the side of the head.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Dormier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caniel Dormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart throws a body shot but no joy.
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dormier wants to counter with a clinch but Hart pushes him away.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
and Dormier counters with a left to the body.
Hart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dormier.
Dormier tries to move into range but Hart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dormier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hart throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dormier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Dormier counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Hart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hart.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart lands with a cross.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dormier.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Dormier wants to counter with a clinch but Hart pushes him away.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Dormier counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier blocks a head kick by Hart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hart looks to land a combination but Dormier avoids it well.
Dormier unleashes a big counter combination but Hart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hart throws a lazy head kick
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Dormier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hart throws an off balance right hand
and Dormier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hart thinking.
Hart throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Dormier is just out of range.
Dormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Hart throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dormier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hart's guard.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dormier is controlling him.
Dormier being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Dormier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dormier, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Dormier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Hart distracts Dormier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Dormier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hart is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dormier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dormier tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.#SUB#
Hart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dormier looks to move to half guard but instead Hart has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Hart unloading with bombs!
Dormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hart has control of Dormier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dormier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hart pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dormier regains half guard.
We've been hearing that Hart has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Hart.
I think Dormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Hart looks to land a combination but Dormier avoids it well.
Hart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
It looked like Dormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Hart lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart lands a nice looking body shot.
Hart throws the kick towards the body but Dormier avoids it.
Hart punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hart misses with a kick to the body.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dormier counters with a left to the body.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dormier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dormier counters with a straight right hand.
Hart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dormier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hart lands a body shot.
Hart throws a body shot but no joy.
Dormier throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hart avoids it.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dormier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Hart does no damage.
Hart throws a leg kick but Dormier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dormier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Dormier misses the target.#T3#
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dormier attempts a counter takedown but Hart avoids it well and moves away.
Hart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Dormier slips the punch.
Dormier is looking to counter the offense by Hart and move into the clinch.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dormier throwing a counter right hand but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Hart swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier throwing a counter right hand but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Hart cracks a nice hook into Dormier's ribs.
Hart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hart with a jab.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hart misses with a combination
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dormier counters with a nice body shot.
Hart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hart.
Hart throws a leg kick
and Dormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
Hart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a leg kick.
Dormier throwing a counter right hand but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dormier rather than just go for the knockout.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Dormier is out of range.
Dormier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Dormier.
It looked like Dormier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dormier is looking to counter punch.
Henry Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Hart digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Hart swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dormier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hart thinking.
Dormier moves away from the strike by Hart.
Henry Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart jabs Dormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dormier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
Dormier tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dormier is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
Hart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hart.
Dormier throwing a counter right hand but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart misses with a combination
and Dormier counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dormier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Dormier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hart throws a low kick but Dormier moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Dormier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hart throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Dormier counters with a takedown into side control.
Hart wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hart gets back to half guard.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB#
Dormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Hart is controlling Dormier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hart tries to roll over but Dormier keeps him under control.
Hart is trying to stand.
Dormier prevents Hart from improving his position.
Hart wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hart trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Hart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hart connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Hart misses #CL#
and Dormier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dormier.
Dormier has had enough of the clinch but Hart keeps him there for the moment.
Dormier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Hart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dormier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hart thinking.
Hart throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Dormier takes one on the button.
A combination from Hart does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Dormier misses its target.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Dormier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart looks to throw a body kick
letting Dormier counter with a right hand.
Hart throws a poor cross that misses
and Dormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Dormier counters with a left to the body.
Hart swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier throwing a counter right hand but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Dormier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dormier. #T2##BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dormier was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Dormier counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart cracks Dormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hart connects with a single shot there.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Dormier blocks a head kick by Hart.
Dormier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Dormier is looking to counter the offense by Hart and move into the clinch.#T3#
Hart misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dormier misses its target.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart misses with a body kick.
Dormier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dormier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Dormier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dormier moves out of range of the body kick from Hart.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dormier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hart.
Hart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hart misses. #T4#
Hart lands a right hook to the body.
Hart throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Dormier tries to counter by clinching up but Hart breaks away and moves out of range.
Hart stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hart misses with a hook
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart throws a head kick that misses
and Dormier counters with a series of strikes. Hart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dormier walks into a stiff left hand from Hart.
Caniel Dormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Hart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hart throws a sloppy body shot
letting Dormier counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Hart.
I've got Hart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hart!

Event: RFL-65 Cheyenne vs. Sure
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Loco goes for a double leg but Dormier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dormier continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dormier! But no joy.
Dormier stuffs the takedown.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dormier as he avoids it easily.
Dormier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dormier avoids it really well and circles away.
Dormier throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dormier tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dormier to the ground. Dormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco tries for a takedown but Dormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dormier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco. #T1#
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Dormier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caniel Dormier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier throws out a counter right but Loco avoids it with no problem.
Loco looks for a takedown but Dormier sprawls well.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dormier avoids it really well and circles away.
Dormier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dormier unleashes a big counter combination but Loco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Dormier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loco with a body shot.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dormier defends it nicely.
Loco fails to land the takedown.
Dormier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dormier defends well and Loco ends up having to push Dormier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loco tries for a takedown but Dormier circles away easily
letting Dormier counter with a right hand.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier throws a counter combo.
Dormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Dormier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Loco's knee momentarily.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Dormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dormier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Loco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dormier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dormier tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into Dormier's guard.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dormier has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dormier looking for subs off his back but Loco has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dormier actively working from the bottom here.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loco connects with a nice short shot to Dormier's temple. #SUB#
Loco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dormier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mono Loco!
Our winner, Mono Loco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheyenne, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cheyenne gets control of Dormier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cheyenne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cheyenne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dormier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cheyenne is tightening it up a little... Dormier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dormier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dormier taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cheyenne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Cheyenne!
A relieved looking Chief Cheyenne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howlett sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dormier blocks the body kick. #TD#
Dormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Howlett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well. #SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Dormier.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Howlett makes his way to full guard, as Dormier worked for a kimura.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dormier drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dormier seems to have locked his on tight now - Howlett screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dormier, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caniel Dormier!
A pretty intense looking Caniel Dormier took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Dormier walks into a stiff left hand from Bruce.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruce as he jumps to the side.
Dormier fails with the takedown.
Dormier moves away from the strike by Bruce.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Bruce, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Bruce against the cage but Bruce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Bruce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bruce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruce.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bruce to the ground. Bruce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a one two combo.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and Dormier moves out of range easily.
Dormier avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Bruce scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce misses with a double jab. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dormier. #T1#
Bruce is trying to buck Dormier off.#SUB#
Dormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruce is defending well. #ES2#
Bruce sneaks out the side door and pushes Dormier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been told by Dormier's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Bruce. #TD#
Bruce gets caught napping as Dormier dives in and scores a takedown. Bruce manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Bruce pushes Dormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and Dormier ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dormier is breathing heavily.#TD#
Dormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce tries to escape but Dormier is in control. #T2#
Bruce is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Bruce sneaks out the side door and pushes Dormier away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bruce tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce tries a quick counter leg kick but Dormier is wise to it.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bruce moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruce wants it to stay on the feet.
Dormier backing away here, and Bruce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dormier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dormier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Bruce lands.
Dormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dormier.
Dormier misses with a takedown
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dormier dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Dormier's head and hops out.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruce.
Bruce lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Bruce is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dormier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Dormier off balance momentarily.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce dominated that round.
That's time! Dormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bruce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Bruce. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dormier shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce throws a solid leg kick but Dormier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruce.
Dormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Dormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Dormier moves out of range and Bruce only half commits.
Dormier has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruce lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dormier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dormier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Bruce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dormier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier slips a jab and a cross from Bruce. #T1#
Bruce tries a low kick but Dormier avoids it.
Dormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
Bruce tries to land a leg kick but Dormier saw it coming and moves away.
Robert Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Dormier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bruce lands a head kick. Dormier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dormier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Bruce there.#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Dormier. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Dormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dormier seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce, which made it look bad.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dormier.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dormier with a poor takedown
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dormier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruce.
Bruce cracks Dormier with a good jab.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Dormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dormier tries to move into range but Bruce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dormier fails to land the takedown.
Dormier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Dormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Dormier avoids them all with ease.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Bruce, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Bruce against the cage but Bruce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce with a nice cross.
Dormier shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed Dormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dormier. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Bruce.
Bruce lands an overhand right.
Bruce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dormier.
Bruce looks to land a combination but Dormier avoids it well.
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Dormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Dormier blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Dormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dormier checks a low kick from Bruce.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce lands a nice shot that snaps Dormier's head back.
Bruce throws a head kick but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier checks a low kick from Bruce.
Dormier shoots in but Bruce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Dormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dormier is in Bruce's guard.#ES2#
Bruce manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruce raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dormier doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Dormier with that takedown attempt.
Bruce throws a leg kick but Dormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dormier attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Dormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Dormier persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruce sprawls well. Bruce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bruce.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Dormier down.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Bruce.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and Dormier moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruce. #TD#
Dormier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bruce felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dormier wants to control but Bruce is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Dormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dormier.
Bruce tries to kick Dormier off but Dormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dormier is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dormier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bruce sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Bruce has one foot on Dormier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bruce throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bruce throws a leg kick but Dormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Dormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce throws a hook but Dormier avoids it easily.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruce pinned against the cage. Bruce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruce circles away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce throws a wild body kick that Dormier sees coming a mile off.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Dormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruce leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dormier or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce, which made it look bad.
Bruce lands a really nice looking cross but Dormier seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dormier checks a leg kick.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce lands a body shot.
Bruce lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Dormier with that takedown attempt.
Bruce scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bruce!
Our winner, Robert Bruce, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Dormier has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Diego sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dormier has his takedown stuffed
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Dormier persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
Dormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Dormier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##KD2#
Diego sends Dormier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diego is motioning to the referee to let Dormier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Diego digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dormier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dormier looks to clinch but Diego throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dormier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kron Diego!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Franco has Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Franco. #TD#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
Dormier trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dormier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Franco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dormier's head.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco stays in close to Dormier's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Dormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Franco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dormier is looking for a sweep.
Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Franco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Franco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dormier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dormier tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dormier is still trying to improve position.
Franco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dormier down.
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dormier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dormier taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Franco in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franco cracks Dormier with a big elbow.
Dormier is looking to regain half guard here but Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Franco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Franco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Franco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dormier tries to bench press Franco off him but Franco keeps the position.
Dormier is letting Franco control him for a moment.
Dormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franco remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Franco lands an elbow.
Franco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Franco cracks Dormier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dormier is trying to escape the position but Franco is controlling the position.
Dormier taking a bit of punishment here - Franco scoring with strikes.
Franco lands a few punches from side control.
Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Dormier is rocked!#SUB#
Franco in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dormier is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Franco!

Event: CCF 35
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Dormier has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a shoot takedown. Dormier fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dormier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit! Marcinho Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Wagenknecht darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wagenknecht passes into side control!
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Dormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagenknecht is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dormier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Dormier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dormier is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagenknecht has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagenknecht tries to move to mount but Dormier blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
Dormier tries to buck Wagenknecht off but Wagenknecht is having none of it.
Dormier keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dormier is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Wagenknecht tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagenknecht has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wagenknecht is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dormier is trying to escape and Wagenknecht transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dormier is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wagenknecht! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Coburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Coburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dormier looks for a takedown but Coburn sprawls well.
Dormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dormier goes for a double leg but Coburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburn continues to drive forward.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Coburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caniel Dormier.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Coburn lands a left and a right that send Dormier crashing to the mat, dazed. Coburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coburn lands with a nice body punch.
Dormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Coburn finish him?
Coburn lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dormier up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Coburn from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dormier's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Coburn!
Kevin Coburn retains his lightweight title!

Event: Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Dormier misses with a combination #TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown. Dormier fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.#SUB2#
Dormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene lands a couple of elbows.
Greene cracks Dormier with a solid left hand.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dormier's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greene distracts Dormier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dormier's head.
Greene stops Dormier from standing up.
Dormier controls Greene momentarily but Greene frees himself.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dormier's head.#T1#
Greene works over Dormier with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Dormier's brow. #SUB2#
Dormier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dormier is tightening it up a little... Greene has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Greene reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Greene taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Wagenknecht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagenknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dormier defends it well.
Wagenknecht has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagenknecht's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagenknecht obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dormier ducks under a wild hook from Wagenknecht.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Wagenknecht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wagenknecht throws a nice looking combination but Dormier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Dormier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wagenknecht was covering up waiting for the punch and Dormier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wagenknecht has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wagenknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wagenknecht has Dormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Dormier won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagenknecht wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dormier preventing the sweep.
Wagenknecht controlling Dormier's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wagenknecht lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wagenknecht sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wagenknecht sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dormier doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Wagenknecht paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dormier - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Torcida 32 - Cheem Vs Jacobs
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Dormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baratheon slaps away a takedown attempt from Dormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baratheon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Dormier.
Baratheon misses with the combination. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon stuffs the takedown attempt from Dormier. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier misses with a takedown
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baratheon sprawls well. Baratheon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
We've been told by Dormier's head coaches at Bronx BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
Dormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Baratheon digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Dormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baratheon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Baratheon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baratheon.#T3#
Baratheon leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baratheon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon scores with a hook.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baratheon stalks Dormier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dormier's face. Dormier staggers backwards, shaken.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Good shot there by Baratheon.#T4#
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
Baratheon throws a good cross that connects.
Dormier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Baratheon. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Baratheon.#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dormier rather than just go for the knockout.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dormier backs up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dormier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baratheon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dormier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dormier.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baratheon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baratheon. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dormier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Dormier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baratheon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baratheon pinned against the cage. Baratheon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baratheon throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dormier fails to land the takedown.
Baratheon lands a jab-cross combination.
Baratheon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Dormier tries to counter with a takedown but Baratheon is quick to defend against it.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands a jab to the nose.
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baratheon lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Dormier feinted with a counter takedown.
Baratheon cracks a nice hook into Dormier's ribs.
A nice combination there by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a right hook to the body.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Baratheon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baratheon cracks Dormier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier walks into a jab.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Baratheon swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Baratheon with a jab.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon takes a swing at Dormier's ribcage but misses.
Dormier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baratheon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baratheon tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baratheon to the ground. Baratheon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Dormier shoots in.
Baratheon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baratheon lands a jab to Dormier's midsection.
Baratheon lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Dormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dormier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baratheon defends it nicely.#T2#
Baratheon looks to land a combination. Dormier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dormier.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baratheon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Baratheon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Dormier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot that sends Dormier's belly button to the back.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Dormier dives in and grabs Baratheon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baratheon pushes down on Dormier's head and hops out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dormier has his takedown stuffed
and Baratheon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dormier slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Dormier shoots in but Baratheon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Baratheon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon with a hook.
Bobby Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dormier darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Dormier into the cage.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon lands a two punch combo.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baratheon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baratheon!
Bobby Baratheon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Deluccio stuffs the takedown.
Deluccio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Deluccio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deluccio leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deluccio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dormier darts in looking for a takedown but Deluccio gets double underhooks and turns Dormier into the cage.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deluccio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dormier ducks right into an uppercut from Deluccio.
Deluccio leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deluccio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deluccio wants it to stay on the feet.
Dormier tries for a takedown but Deluccio circles away easily
and Deluccio counters with a thumping low kick.
Deluccio lands a head kick!
Deluccio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##TD#
Dormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deluccio's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dormier stopping the sweep attempt from Deluccio.
Dormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deluccio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Dormier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dormier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dormier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deluccio dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dormier looking for a guillotine here but Deluccio defends easily.
Deluccio is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dormier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Deluccio throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dormier's body to avoid the submission. Dormier has instead reached around Deluccio's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dormier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caniel Dormier!
A pretty intense looking Caniel Dormier took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Dormier dodges the punch combination from King.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dormier.
King shoots in for a takedown but Dormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dormier takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Dormier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is trying to escape back to his feet but Dormier uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Dormier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dormier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dormier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dormier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dormier tries for a kimura but King is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dormier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King down. #SUB#
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dormier's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dormier! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and King has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Van Der Woodsen checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Dormier clinches with his opponent.
Van Der Woodsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dormier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier throws a leg kick #TD#
and Van Der Woodsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dormier keeping full guard, as Van Der Woodsen tries to pass.
Dormier controls Van Der Woodsen momentarily but Van Der Woodsen frees himself.
Dormier is looking to stand up but Van Der Woodsen isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Combat Center inform us that Dormier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Der Woodsen wants to pass the guard but Dormier is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Der Woodsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Dormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Woodsen is aware though and is defending well.
Dormier keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Der Woodsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dormier keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van Der Woodsen drops back looking for a leg! Dormier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dormier manages to kick Van Der Woodsen off! Van Der Woodsen jumps back into Dormier's guard. #SUB#
Van Der Woodsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dormier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Der Woodsen, into his guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Dormier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dormier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Dormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Woodsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Woodsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dormier tries to stand but Van Der Woodsen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Der Woodsen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dormier is defending well. Van Der Woodsen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dormier has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Van Der Woodsen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
Eric Van Der Woodsen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Eric Van Der Woodsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Coburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coburn lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Coburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn throws a looping overhand right but Dormier ducks down to avoid it.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coburn tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coburn to the ground. Coburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coburn controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a kimura here.
Dormier wants to take a breather but Coburn is having none of it. #T1#
Coburn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Dormier maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coburn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dormier has cracked it and Coburn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Torcida 3 - Lashley Vs Martin
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Dormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dormier avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Dormier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dormier pushing down on Jacobs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jacobs is trying to stand.
Dormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dormier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dormier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1##SUB#
Dormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs is trying to stand up here but Dormier is controlling him well.
Dormier wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dormier. #SUB#
Dormier in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jacobs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caniel Dormier!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 4
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dormier pushes Beats up against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dormier lands an elbow inside that Beats shrugs off. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dormier rushes Beats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dormier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats misses with a takedown
enabling Dormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Dormier misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Dormier has managed to clinch.
Dormier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.#T1##BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beats tries to keep at a distance but Dormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dormier scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dormier smiles and moves away.
Beats shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Dormier darts in and clinches Beats up against the cage.
Beats wants to take the fight to the mat but Dormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier misses with the combination.
Dormier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Dormier drives through and clinches with Beats against the cage.
Dormier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beats up against the cage.
Dormier stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier has Beats pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dormier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beats up against the cage.
Dormier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caniel Dormier.
Beats takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beats shoots for a double leg takedown but Dormier sprawls well. He's pushed Beats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Beats shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Dormier counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Beats!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beats wants to get back to full guard.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet.
Beats is trying to stand.
Dormier prevents Beats from improving his position.
Dormier trying to control from half guard but Beats is working away.
Beats trying to hold on to Dormier's head to control him but Dormier postures up.
Dormier slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Dormier is working for a kimura but Beats is defending it quite comfortably.
Beats trying to hold on to Dormier's head to control him but Dormier postures up.
Dormier trying to control from half guard but Beats is working away.
Beats regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dormier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dormier wants to get up but he can't break Beats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beats is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dormier won't allow Beats to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Beats.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beats on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beats changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dormier tries to avoid it but Beats manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dormier to the ground. Dormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Dormier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Nice straight punches there by Dormier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dormier.#CL#
Beats tries to keep at a distance but Dormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caniel Dormier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beats tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?#BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats dives in for a single leg takedown but Dormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Dormier drives through and clinches with Beats against the cage.
Beats tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beats, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Beats shoots for a takedown but Dormier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dormier has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier pushes Beats up against the cage in a clinch.
Beats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dormier is leaning against Beats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dormier stalling the fight.
Dormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beats's elbow.
Beats looking for a takedown. #BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Dormier prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beats circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dormier is pushing Beats up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beats's brow.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dormier landing knees to the head. #BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch.
Dormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dormier with a nice cross.#T3#
Dormier throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
Dormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dormier stops a takedown attempt from Beats.
The referee calls for Dormier to work.
Beats is trying to pull guard but Dormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dormier with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beats tries to pull guard but Dormier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Beats wants a takedown but no success here.
Beats takes a shot to the head.
Beats is trying to drag Dormier to the mat but Dormier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dormier working Beats over with knees to the body.
A short right from Dormier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dormier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beatss head.
Beats goes for a takedown attempt but Dormier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dormier moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that second round.
That's time! Dormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Beats can't get the takedown. #BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Beats gets tackled into the cage by Dormier. Dormier maintains the clinch.
Beats takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Dormier clinches. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats avoids the body shot from Dormier.
Beats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beats shoots for a double leg takedown but Dormier sprawls well. He's pushed Beats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dormier looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Beats counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier is looking to escape.
Beats is looking to take a break and control but Dormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Dormier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beats is working away from the top position though.
Beats prevents Dormier from standing back up.
Beats throwing shots but Dormier is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Beats seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dormier is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dormier lands a jab to Beats's midsection.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beats manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier lands a nice uppercut.
Beats tries to score a body lock takedown but Dormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caniel Dormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swagga Beats.
Dormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beats. #BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Dormier moves into the clinch.
Dormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dormier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Beats shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dormier as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Dormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dormier lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beats fails with a takedown attempt.
Beats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dormier moves into range and clinches up with Beats.
Dormier pushes Beats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches.
Dormier has Beats pressed against the cage.
Dormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beats has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dormier lands with a light punch inside.
Dormier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beats tries to pull guard but Dormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Beats drops back down to his feet.
Dormier lands a good knee to the midsection. Beats won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Beats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dormier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dormier misses with a wild combination.
Dormier throws a good cross that connects.
Caniel Dormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Beats gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Dormier moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dormier gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Beats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dormier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beats somewhat.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caniel Dormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caniel Dormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dormier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!

Caniel Dormier wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 3
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Dormier throws the kick towards the body but Povinho avoids it.
Dormier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dormier misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Povinho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Povinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Povinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dormier is retaining full guard.
Dormier being controlled here, momentarily.
Povinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Dormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier seems keen to control Povinho's posture.
Dormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Povinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Povinho prevents Dormier from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dormier keeping full guard, as Povinho tries to pass.
Povinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Povinho wants to control from the top but Dormier keeps moving.
Povinho stops Dormier from standing up.
Povinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Povinho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dormier is looking to stand up but Povinho won't let him. #T2#
Povinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dormier is one step ahead there.
Dormier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dormier wants to stand and escape but instead Povinho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Povinho defends well.
Dormier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Povinho won't allow Dormier to get back to his feet.
Povinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dormier seems keen to control Povinho's posture.
Dormier is looking to stand up but Povinho isn't so interested in that idea.
Dormier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dormier keeping full guard, as Povinho tries to pass.
Povinho lands a couple of digs.
Povinho trying to control but Dormier is working from the bottom.
Dormier wants to stand up but Povinho is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dormier connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dormier takes the fight into the clinch.
Dormier stalling the fight.
Dormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
Dormier is looking to clinch but Povinho is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Povinho misses the target.
No luck for Povinho with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Povinho tries for a takedown but Dormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Povinho backs off Dormier throws a huge counter combo but Povinho manages to avoid it all.
Povinho dodges the punch combination from Dormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dormier misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Dormier darts in and clinches Povinho up against the cage.#BC2#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely.
Dormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Povinho.#CL2#
Dormier has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dormier throws the kick towards the body but Povinho avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dormier.
It looked like Povinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dormier misses with a low kick.
Dormier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Povinho fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Dormier misses.
Dormier takes a swing at Povinho's ribcage but misses.
Povinho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Povinho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Povinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povinho, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Dormier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Povinho dives in and grabs Dormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes down on Povinho's head and hops out.
Dormier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Dormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dormier throws a body kick that misses.
Dormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ze Povinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier misses with the combination.
Dormier just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPovinho.
Dormier tries to clinch but Povinho is having none of it.
Dormier misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Povinho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dormier.
Caniel Dormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dormier lands the left hand.
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely. #T3#
Dormier throws a right and a left that Povinho avoids nicely.
It looked like Povinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dormier misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dormier.
Dormier tries to clinch up but Povinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Povinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Povinho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Povinho drops back looking for a leg! Dormier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dormier manages to kick Povinho off! Povinho jumps back into Dormier's guard.
Dormier wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Povinho is pushing down on Dormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Povinho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet.
Dormier wants to control but Povinho is keeping busy.
Dormier pushes Povinho off looking to stand but Povinho dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dormier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dormier controlling the position well.
Dormier is trying to stand up here but Povinho is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caniel Dormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dormier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dormier misses with a double jab.
Dormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Povinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Povinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Povinho stops Dormier from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Povinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Dormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier pushes Povinho off looking to stand but Povinho dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Povinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dormier is just riding it out for now. Povinho eventually gives up the hold.
Povinho scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Dormier is trying to stand.
Dormier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Povinho works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dormier really wants to buck Povinho off and get back to his feet.
Povinho lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Povinho working for a submission but Dormier is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Povinho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Dormier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Povinho with shots to the head and body - Dormier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Povinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dormier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dormier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Povinho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dormier hang on?
Dormier tries to hold on but Povinho postures up.
Dormier is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Povinho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Dormier holds on for dear life.
Povinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dormier is looking to escape.
Dormier squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Povinho working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dormier is trying to escape the mount.
Dormier wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Povinho jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dormier manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Dormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dormier pushes Povinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Povinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povinho trying to control the position but Dormier is working away.
Ze Povinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dormier is trying to buck Povinho off.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Povinho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Caniel Dormier!

Caniel Dormier wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 2
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Dormier looks to move away, Peters throws a big counter combo but Dormier just gets out of the way.
Evan Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caniel Dormier.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Dormier darts in looking for a takedown but Peters gets double underhooks and turns Dormier into the cage.
Peters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dormier's sensitive parts.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters to the ground. Peters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peters lands a front kick.#T1#
Peters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peters doesn't manage to clinch there - Dormier circles away.
Peters tries to clinch but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Peters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Dormier gets tackled into the cage by Peters. Peters maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
Peters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peters wants it to stay on the feet.
Peters is looking to clinch.
Dormier fails with the takedown.
Peters throws a big counter combination but Dormier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2##TD2#
Dormier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peters looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peters is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Peters trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dormier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Peters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dormier is controlling him well.
Dormier trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
Dormier cracks Peters with a big elbow. #T3##SU2#
Dormier decides to stand back up. Dormier steps back and let's Peters get back to his feet.
Dormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.#TD2#
Dormier feints and as Peters raises his hands in defense, Dormier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dormier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peters dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peters has managed to get both his arms back between Dormier's legs - danger averted.
Dormier working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Peters has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dormier to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peters is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dormier pulls down on the head and he's put Peters to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caniel Dormier!
Evan Peters spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a fair fight and my opponent fought well and earned the victory.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 824 Round 1
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
Dormier doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Dormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Dormier successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Dormier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brown doesn't defend quickly enough and Dormier has managed to lock this one up! Can Brown escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dormier on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caniel Dormier!

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